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Newington continues to honor memory of late 12-year-old by wearing pink, holding run
NEWINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — The Newington community continues to support a family who lost a very special little girl. Students will be wearing pink for 12-year-old Regan Martins who passed away unexpectedly this summer. Earlier this summer, friends of hers set up a pink lemonade stand at the Newington firehouse in her honor. Pink was […]
The Zaffanella sisters take on women’s soccer back-to-back
Nadia and Giada Zaffanella grew up playing soccer with their dad and brother in their backyard in Ellington, Conn. Now, they’re teammates together on the Lafayette women’s soccer team. Nadia Zaffanella is now in her sophomore season as a Leopard, finding the back of the net in the...
Local nonprofits see less charitable giving from donors
We’re all feeling the impacts of rising prices, especially our wallets, and now it’s having a ripple effect on nonprofits. Some local organizations said they’re not receiving as much, or none at all this year. Whether it’s money or supplies, donations are the lifeblood at Hartford based...
Mass. Gov. Healey: UMass could take over part of shuttered Steward hospital
UMass Memorial Health could convert the emergency room at the shuttered Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer into an urgent care facility, according to the Healey administration. The Steward-owned facility was one of two that closed its doors permanently on Saturday, even as the bankrupt, Dallas-based health care provider reaches,...
Popular Holiday Tradition Returns to a Cozy Massachusetts Town
There's nothing like winter in New England. Much like the fall season, people visit states like Massachusetts to take in the winter culture and holiday cheer. There are some very popular holiday events in Massachusetts during the winter including the Bright Nights display at Forrest Park in Springfield or the Holiday Pops at Symphony Hall in Boston but there is one that recreates a historic painting in the beautiful rolling hills of the Berkshires.
Trade Turns Out for Memorial Golf Tournament
Now in its fourth year, the Al Zannella Memorial Golf Tournament was hosted by the Zannella family at the Potowomut Golf Club in East Greenwich on July 22. Held in memory of Al “Z” Zannella, former Executive Vice President of Mancini Beverage who passed away in 2020, trade guests, family and friends enjoyed an afternoon of golf followed by a cocktail hour and dinner in the club’s Main Ballroom and Members’ Grill in what has become an annual celebration of Zannella’s legacy and impact in the business and on the community. Guests enjoyed cocktails featuring Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Don Julio Añejo Tequila, Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur, Surfside Iced Tea + Vodka, Surfside Lemonade + Vodka and Links Drinks Transfusion. Sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Diageo, Mancini Beverage, Martignetti Companies, Geaber’s Liquors, Pernod Ricard Código Tequila, Rémy Martin and Cointreau, White Claw and Kingstown Liquor Mart, event proceeds benefit the RI Hospitality Education Foundation’s Zannella Memorial Scholarship, awarded to Rhode Islanders pursuing education toward a career in the food-service, lodging or tourism industries.
Massachusetts man wins $2.64 million State Lottery prize thanks to wife; here is how he plans to spend it
A Massachusetts man is the winner of a $2.64 million jackpot prize that was at stake in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s Megabucks drawing that took place Saturday, August 24. Kevin Connor from the village of Rochdale in the town of Leicester, who claimed his prize at Massachusetts State Lottery...
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Local artist preparing for big art show in Greenwich
Clara Nartey has called West Haven home for 20 years, and now her work is set to grab an even bigger audience. Nartey has her own show scheduled for Nov. 16 in Greenwich at Heather Gaudio Fine Art. She created a permanent installation at Yale School of Management and participated...
Fight inside New Haven bar leads to shooting, 2 injured: police
A fight inside of a bar in New Haven early Saturday morning led to a shooting and two people were injured, according to police. Officers responded to Noa in the 200 block of Crown Street around 1 a.m. for a report of gunshots. Callers said there was a fight inside...
Here’s Why Some Massachusetts Residents May Lose Their Cable
Massachusetts residents know all too well how the cost of everyday items has been skyrocketing over the last few years. When you have to stay on a tight budget to make ends meet you may have to cut out a few services so you can pay your other priority bills.
Voters will decide minimum wage ballot measures in several states
Grace McGovern, a 24-year-old bartender and server at a downtown Boston brewery, recalls one recent customer vividly. He was very rude. It was a slow night, and she only had one table, a large group led by a man who “kept touching my lower back and my leg and making jokes,” she told Stateline. It […]
What to know about the mosquito virus spreading through New England
A rare and dangerous mosquito-borne illness is spreading through New England, putting states on high alert with one death already confirmed following an infection. Cases of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) have been detected in at least five states this year: Massachusetts, Vermont, Wisconsin, New Jersey and New Hampshire. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health…
Mass. community college closes deadline early after application surge
Cape Cod Community College closed its application deadline early after experiencing a surge of applications seen among community colleges after becoming universally free. Free community college became a reality for Massachusetts residents after Gov. Maura Healey signed the Legislature’s $57.8 billion budget last month. If you purchase a product...
Fields of purple flags throughout Mass. depict International Overdose Awareness Day
Communities throughout the state are holding vigils and other events today to mark International Overdose Awareness Day. Massachusetts has recorded more than 2,000 opioid-related overdose fatalities each year since 2016, including 2,125 last year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. There will be a sunrise vigil at Scituate Lighthouse, a night of remembrance in Bridgewater and a ceremony of remembrance in Quincy, among a bevy of other programs featuring Bay Staters directly impacted by...
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